AWM - Charlotte - External Audit - Senior Associate

PwC•Charlotte, NC

5d•$72,000 - $212,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Financial Statement Audit Senior Associate you will support independent evaluations of financial statements, internal controls, and other financial information within our Audit and Assurance practice. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex issues, build meaningful client relationships, and use critical thinking to guide assigned workstreams while mentoring junior team members and adapting to changing client needs. In this role at PwC, you will contribute to audit deliverables, interpret data to inform observations, and apply PwC methodologies and technology resources to help deliver work that supports financial reporting and governance processes.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree
At least 2 years of experience
Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment.

Nice To Haves

Preference for a Bachelor's degree in at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting
At least one of the following: Current pursuit of or an active CPA license
Demonstrating external audit experience across financial statement areas
Interpreting accounting policies, GAAP, and audit guidance
Analyzing controls, risks, and financial reporting issues
Collaborating with teams while mentoring junior colleagues
Anticipating client needs within asset and wealth management contexts

Responsibilities

Reviewing financial statements, disclosures, and supporting schedules for compliance with accounting standards and audit requirements
Executing audit procedures over cash, revenue, expenses, receivables, payables, and other account balances within assigned workstreams
Analyzing client processes, internal controls, and risk areas to identify misstatements and document implications for the audit approach
Applying auditing methodologies, GAAP, GAAS, and firm guidance to support planning, testing, and completion activities
Interpreting data, trends, and variances to develop clear observations and practical recommendations for engagement teams
Preparing workpapers, summaries, and status updates that support review of audit evidence and completion of deliverables
Coordinating with client contacts to obtain documentation, clarify requests, and track open items across the engagement
Guiding associates and junior team members through testing steps, issue follow up, and workpaper organization
Monitoring engagement progress, resolving issues within assigned areas, and escalating concerns when needed
Building relationships with clients and internal teams while strengthening technical skills in external audit and financial reporting